Heritage Days 2026

June 20–21 at Heritage Park in Plover

Free Admission | Presented by Sentry Insurance

Kick off summer with one of Portage County’s favorite family traditions.

Heritage Days returns to Heritage Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 20–21, for a full weekend of live music, local history, family fun, food, beverages, and hands-on activities in the heart of Plover’s historic village.

Explore 11 historic buildings, enjoy live blacksmith demonstrations, experience heritage crafts, and take in great live entertainment throughout the weekend. Whether you’re bringing the kids, gathering with friends, or simply looking for a fun way to spend the weekend, Heritage Days offers something for all ages.

Event Hours

Saturday, June 20
10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Sunday, June 21
10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Live Entertainment

Saturday, June 20

11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Gray Catz (Oldies)

2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Slobberknocker (Classic Country/Rock)

4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Sloppy Joe (Bluegrass)

Sunday, June 21

10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Mark Dombrowski and Friends (Polka)

1:00 PM–1:30 PM
CREATE Portage County’s The Mass Guitar Incident (See bottom of page)

1:30 PM–2:30 PM
Tom Pease (Children's)

Activities & Attractions

Included with free admission:

Explore Heritage Park’s 11 historic buildings
Live blacksmith demonstrations
Heritage craft demonstrations
Interactive kids activities
Family games and hands-on fun
Historic village experiences
Museum exhibits
Live music all weekend

Food & Drinks

Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the event.

Enjoy beverages from Point Brewery while taking in the festivities.

Heritage Days Cash Raffle

Support the Portage County Historical Society and take a chance to win.

Grand Prize: $500 Cash
Additional cash prizes also available

Ticket pricing:

1 ticket — $20
3 tickets — $50
10 tickets — $100

Tickets are available in advance at the General Store Gift Shop at Heritage Park.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Sentry Insurance

Entertainment Sponsors

Prevail Bank
Delta Dental

Program Sponsor

Secure Heritage Insurance

Official Media Sponsor

NRG Media

Supporting Sponsors

Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association
Splat Pest Control
Awesome Living by Tessmann Construction
Leap Nonprofit Consulting
Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum
CREATE Portage County

Plan Your Visit

Location:
Heritage Park
2700 Madison Avenue
Plover, WI

Admission: Free

Questions?
Email info@pchswi.org

The Mass Guitar Incident

Sunday, June 21 at 1:00 PM

Have a guitar collecting dust in the closet? Know a few chords but haven't played in years? Or maybe you're an experienced musician looking for a unique community music experience?

Join Portage County Historical Society Executive Director and local musician John Harry for The Mass Guitar Incident, a community guitar jam during Heritage Days. Guitar players of all ages and abilities are invited to gather and perform a handful of easy, well-known songs together.

No matter your skill level, you'll be part of something special as dozens of guitarists fill Heritage Park with music. Practice the songs ahead of time using the chord charts below, then bring your guitar and join us at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 21.

Practice Songs

Participation is free and no registration is required.